1.5
Earthquake Details: 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States
Oct 23, 2026, 04:55:01
- Depth
- 1.947 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 23, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
A magnitude 1.5 earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 2026 at 04:55:01. Epicenter: 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 1.947 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 22, 2026, 23:55:01 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 23, 2026, 04:55:01 UTC
1.947 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.218 km NNE of Midland, TexasAfterM2.334 km SE of Malaga, New MexicoAfterM2.358 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.310 km WSW of Stanton, TexasAfterM2.658 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.637 km ESE of Malaga, New MexicoAfterM3.044 km SSW of Terlingua, TexasAfterM2.559 km NW of Toyah, TexasAfterM2.211 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM2.611 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM3.755 km SSE of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.312 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfter
Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSml 1.5
tx2026uvwzss
- Depth:
- 1.95 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 23, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth1.947 km
Significance35
Latitude31.6660
Longitude-104.3510
Event IDtx2026uvwzss
Magnitude1.5
Updated:Oct 23, 2026, 08:12:41 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 23, 2026, 08:12 UTC.
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